Director of Human Resources - $185,000+ Base Salary Plus Bonus

Trajan Wealth•Scottsdale, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Trajan Wealth, a fiduciary firm managing over $2.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) and Assets Under Advisement (AUA), is seeking a Director of Human Resources. The firm specializes in wealth management and estate planning, offering comprehensive financial solutions. The HR Director will be a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing the human resources function to drive organizational performance, enhance employee experience, and ensure legal compliance. This role collaborates with the Chief Administrative Officer to align HR strategy with business objectives throughout the employee lifecycle. It requires both hands-on operational execution and strategic planning to foster a thriving workplace culture. The position is 5 days in-office at the Scottsdale Corporate office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience
At least 3+ years in a senior leadership role
Deep knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance across multiple states
Proven experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred
Expertise in HRIS platforms
Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience optimizing HRIS systems
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification

Responsibilities

Partner with the Chief Administrative Officer to align HR strategy with overarching business goals, organizational priorities, and long-term growth objectives.
Serve as a key contributor to company-wide strategic planning, workforce design, and change management initiatives.
Translate business strategy into actionable HR roadmaps.
Advise senior leadership on people-related risks, opportunities, and trends.
Act as a trusted advisor across all levels of the organization, guiding leaders through complex employee matters.
Promote and sustain a high-trust, high-performance culture.
Lead proactive and responsive efforts in conflict resolution.
Design and implement targeted engagement and retention strategies.
Monitor workforce sentiment through surveys, focus groups, and data analysis.
Oversee a comprehensive performance management program.
Lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs, executive coaching initiatives, and succession planning processes.
Partner with department heads to identify high-potential employees and create individualized development pathways.
Establish clear performance standards and calibration processes.
Evaluate and modernize performance tools and platforms.
Evaluate, design, and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs.
Partner with senior leadership to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, legally compliant, and aligned with organizational values.
Lead annual compensation review cycles, market benchmarking analyses, and benefits program audits.
Develop and communicate a compelling total rewards narrative.
Oversee the administration of incentive, bonus, and equity programs.
Ensure full and ongoing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and multi-state employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Maintain, enhance, and regularly update company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
Lead internal HR audits and risk assessments.
Partner with internal legal counsel as needed on complex employment matters.
Develop and deliver HR compliance training programs for managers and employees.
Champion and lead initiatives that measurably improve employee engagement, reinforce core organizational values, and foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace.
Lead strategic internal communications initiatives.
Measure and report on culture and engagement metrics.
Oversee all HR systems, platforms, and technology infrastructure.
Build and maintain robust HR analytics and reporting capabilities.
Lead the continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows.
Manage the HR budget, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
Drive the HR team's professional development, capacity building, and operational excellence.
Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of five HR professionals.
Define team roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Conduct structured one-on-ones and team meetings.
Identify and support individual development goals for each team member.
Delegate work strategically based on team members' strengths, workloads, and development needs.
Model inclusive leadership behaviors.